Comparison

OBS Controller vs CTRL

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OBS Controller

Control your OBS Studio scenes and audio directly from your mobile device. This app allows you to switch scenes, manage audio sources, and control stream outputs with ease. It offers features like hiding unwanted scenes and delaying commands for synchronization.

Highlights
  • Mobile OBS scene switching
  • Control stream/recording output
  • Mute audio sources
  • Hide unwanted scenes
  • Configure command delays
  • Show/hide scene elements
Features
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Simple is better. This app is focused on having a simple mobile scene switcher in OBS. In OBS v28 and later it should work out of the box. For earlier versions, it requires the obs-websocket plugin to be installed. You can download it here: https://obsproject.com/forum/resources/obs-websocket-remote-control-obs-studio-from-websockets.466/ - Hide scenes that you don't want to accidentally switch to - Control your stream, recording or virtual camera output - Show/hide individual scene elements - Mute audio sources - Configure a delay for the commands in case you want to sync scene switches with camera delays

About

CTRL

This AI-powered photo editor offers a fast, camera-native workflow for quick enhancements and sharing. It features smart suggestions, one-tap looks, and non-destructive editing, all within a sleek, intuitive interface designed for iOS.

Highlights
  • Camera-native AI photo editing
  • Smart AI-powered edit suggestions
  • One-tap natural-looking presets
  • Non-destructive editing with before/after comparison
  • Lightning-fast sharing to Photos and social apps
  • Liquid Glass UI for a clean interface
  • Control Center and Lock Screen access
Features
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CTRL is a fast, camera-native AI photo editor that gets you from snap -> stunning edit -> share in seconds. Built for Apple's new Liquid Glass design, CTRL keeps the interface out of the way so your photo and your style shine through. Capture. Enhance. Share. • Open to Camera: Launch straight into the viewfinder for zero-friction shooting. • Smart Suggestions: Instantly see tasteful, AI-powered edit options tailored to your shot. • One-Tap Looks: Beautiful presets that feel natural, not overprocessed. • Non-Destructive Editing: Compare Before/After anytime and revert with confidence. • Lightning-Fast Sharing: Save to Photos or post to your favorite apps in a couple of taps. Designed for iPhone • Liquid Glass UI: A refined, glassy look that draws focus to your image while staying legible and familiar. • Feels Native: Thoughtful haptics, smooth transitions, and layouts that work great one-handed. - Control Center access: Add a CTRL control to jump straight into capture or a favorite edit flow from anywhere. - Lock Screen launch: With Locked Camera Capture, press and shoot — perfect for fleeting moments. Why creators love CTRL • Speed you can feel: CTRL compresses your creative loop with no folders, no clutter, just flow. • Tasteful by default: AI that enhances your photo’s mood and realism instead of fighting it. • Simple on day one, powerful on day 100: Clean defaults for beginners; deeper tools for pros. • Privacy-minded: Clear permissions and transparent data practices. Your images stay your images. Great for • Portraits, travel, food, lifestyle, product shots, everyday moments, social posts, Stories, Reels. Whether you need a quick one-tap enhance, a cinematic look, or subtle color finesse, CTRL helps you get there fast. Highlights • Camera-first workflow • AI photo editing and one-tap enhance • Natural-looking filters and smart styles • Fine-tune exposure, white balance, vibrance, highlights, shadows, sharpness • Cropping and rotation with safe, non-destructive edits • Instant share to Photos, Messages, and social • Built with modern iOS design patterns for clarity and speed We build focused, reliable iOS apps that feel at home on iPhone. CTRL is our take on the fastest path from capture to a beautiful, personal result with no learning curve required. *Notes for iOS users: CTRL supports Control Center controls and Lock Screen camera access for rapid capture, leveraging Apple's latest system capabilities designed to make everyday tasks faster. *Start a 3-day free trial (10 free edits). Then $4.99/week for 15 edit tokens. *Design note: CTRL embraces Apple's new Liquid Glass material to keep your content front and center with a modern, glass-like aesthetic. By using CTRL AI, you agree to our Terms of Use (http://www.walter-labs.com/ctrl/terms) & Privacy Policy (http://www.walter-labs.com/ctrl/privacy)

Screenshots

OBS Controller4 screens
CTRL3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CTRL at 100% against OBS Controller's 23%. CTRL also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.2). OBS Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (52 vs 2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

CTRL is free to download; OBS Controller costs $1.99 up front. CTRL sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. OBS Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CTRL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OBS Controller has 52 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of OBS Controller's written reviews are positive against 100% of CTRL's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OBS Controller ships an update every 3 months, CTRL every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
OBS Controller versus CTRL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBS ControllerCTRL
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (52 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings52 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFallen Starlight ABWalter Labs, Inc.

Customer experience

OBS Controller

All ratings52 ratings
Positive78.8%
Neutral1.9%
Negative19.2%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative69.2%

CTRL

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

OBS Controller

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

CTRL

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Edit Pack: Free Trial Tokens3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time3
  • Pack of 10 Edits$4.99
  • Pack of 25 Edits$9.99
  • Pack of 300 Edits$99.99

Questions

Is OBS Controller free?
OBS Controller costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CTRL free?
CTRL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OBS Controller or CTRL?
CTRL is rated higher. OBS Controller averages 4.2 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while CTRL averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do OBS Controller or CTRL have ads?
Neither OBS Controller nor CTRL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OBS Controller or CTRL?
OBS Controller ships an update every 3 months, and CTRL every 6 days. Most recently, OBS Controller was updated on September 26, 2026 and CTRL on August 19, 2026.

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